Back in April we attended the Baltimore County Fire Academy’s Family Night for our “adopted son” Anthony (he is actually our son Dylan’s best friend who has lived with us for 3 years). Anyway, last week he graduated from the academy and has been assigned to Engine House 15. We couldn’t be any prouder of Anthony. This photo was taken at his graduation. From left to right: Logan, Anthony, Dylan & Brian. These four are great friends, they hunt together, fish together and support each other no matter what. I hope the friendships continue to grow as they each embark on their own path.
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Fotoeffects Alphabet Challenge ~ "J" is for Jester

August 5, 2018

So much to see and photograph in Vegas. I did a lot more shooting last time we visited Sin City.

This was taken in the Venetian.

Welder Up

August 4, 2018

Thought this old Dodge truck was super cool. It sits in the lot of Welder Up.

Welder Up is not your average car customization shop. Steve Darnell is the mastermind behind the madness created at Welder Up. Las Vegas, NV is the perfect location to inspire him to design the wildest rat rods known to man. The vehicles that leave our shop will blow your mind and exceed your expectations. Just give Steve a theme for your build and you will be amazed by his imagination, the creative materials, and details that bring your vision to life.http://www.welderup.com

Dale Mathis

August 3, 2018

Absolutely love Mathis’s work. We wondered into a studio while in Vegas and I just fell in love with this piece.

Dale Mathis (b. 1972, Los Angeles, California) is a self-taught artist who mastered the techniques of his craft while working odd jobs until he was able to pursue artwork full time. Mathis' works are deeply personal, and many are based on particular memories from his childhood. A self-proclaimed "˜MacGyver,' Mathis' pieces combine the mechanical aspects of movement with three-dimensional sculpture and interesting lighting. Best known for creating medium-scale pieces which incorporate the working mechanics of machines such as gears and pistons, Mathis has expanded the boundaries of traditional everyday gadgets by incorporating these components into wall art and furniture such as desks. His inclusion of the parts which make up a time piece for instance, speaks not only to the fleetingness of time, but also of hopefulness, signifying that with each passing moment, hope is present. Mathis' works create a feeling of intimacy with the viewer as every viewer deals with the same constraints that time deals: death, birth and renewal.https://www.saatchiart.com/account/profile/202128

Beer Beer & More Beer

August 1, 2018

Flights of beer, a great way to try different beer without the commitment.

Tomatoes

July 30, 2018

I love our local Farmer's Markets. Nothing like vine picked tomatoes.

Fotoeffects Alphabet Challenge ~ "I" is for IceBar

July 29, 2018

While in Vegas was hung out at the Minus 5 Ice Bar. Pretty cool deal and a nice cool off from the 114 degree heat on the strip.

We have returned from Vegas but I am in a slump with posting so I will be posting 2 photos today. This is the pool at the Paris, it was very nice but with temps in the 100's the pool felt like bath water. I'll take it though if it means I'm not in the Office ;)

While in Vegas we stopped by Discovery Channel's Welder Up. These hubcaps were on the wall. If you are not into cars, here's a quick explanation of the show and the shop.

Welder Up is not your average car customization shop. Steve Darnell is the mastermind behind the madness created at Welder Up. Las Vegas, NV is the perfect location to inspire him to design the wildest rat rods known to man. The vehicles that leave our shop will blow your mind and exceed your expectations. Just give Steve a theme for your build and you will be amazed by his imagination, the creative materials, and details that bring your vision to life.http://www.welderup.com

The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States, on the site of the old Sands Hotel. Designed by KlingStubbins, the hotel tower contains 36 stories and rises 475 feet (145 m). The Venetian is owned and operated by Las Vegas Sands.

Freemont East

July 20, 2018

The Pabst Brewing Company is an American company that dates its origins to a brewing company founded in 1844 by Jacob Best and was, by 1889, named after Frederick Pabst. Wikipedia

Fotoeffects Alphabet Challenge ~ "G" is for Glass Bottles

July 19, 2018

Back from Vegas, had a wonderful time. I missed posting, especially for the alphabet challenge so....better late than never :)

Years ago a friend of mine told me how much better farm eggs were than grocery store eggs. I didn't believe there was a difference....well let me tell you, there is! We have several corner egg stands (so to speak) within a few miles of our house. I recently found a new stand where a flat of eggs (2-1/2 doz) are $5.....can't beat that!

We have had so much rain in Maryland that most of the ponds are filled with algae due to the run off. I still loved this shot.

Abandoned Rt 30

June 27, 2018

Photo #17 of this old house...it is slowly falling apart.

I started posting photos of the abandoned house in January of 2017, I posted on a regular basis and then decided I'd stop for a few months to see more dramatic change. This photo is quite different than the last and much different from first.